Serial to USB cable for the G1

For those wanting to do some hacking or kernel debugging on their G1, [macpoddotnet] shows how to make a serial to USB cable. He gathered enough information on the Android platform google group to be able to piece something together. He’s using a USB 2.8V serial TTL level converter, and lists several available that should work. Looks like a pretty easy build.

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At last, I knew the G1 had a serial port hidden in that connector. Now for someone to release a terminal emulator that can actually use it, although I suppose if you have rooted the phone you can probably use /dev/tty0 or something to get at it

soooo…mmanny…uses… especially since it has a full keyboard it would make a great portable terminal emulato

He also has links to the discussions that explain how the serial portion of the G1 works.

As far as direct interfacing to a 3.3V [E]?U[S]?ART, that depends on the operating voltage of the [E]?U[S]?ART you want to communicate with. I’m not sure if this is specified in the writeup anywhere (2.8V comes up somewhere though, that might be it).

Too many Ipod’s devices (dock’s, compatible radios, etc) why make and app with cable that aloww you to connect your G1 to any docking station or radio, and listen and control your music collection like you have an Ipod on it? I’m shure who ever build this abb and cable to connect G1 to Ipod Dock, will sell it like crazy, I will be the first one, hmmm…or may be more, Any Ideas??